Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The carmaker recently announced a deal with battery maker A123 Systems to manufacture lithium-ion battery packs for the full line of electric-powered cars Chrysler hopes to make. "The whole idea is that this is technology you can adapt to any existing niche," he said. 5.90 / 0.07% Nasdaq 1,673.07 24.17% CBS Corp 6.76

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. GMs program relies on lithium-ion battery technology that Gioia called "cost, weight and package prohibitive." Vice Chairman Bob Lutz in GMs FastLane blog ). I think that our No.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! Fuel cell cars should be plug-in hybrids so that the fuel cell is used only for extended range, and the fuel cell stack and hydrogen storage can be smaller.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers. Based in Watertown, Massachusetts, A123Systems has announced plans for a Michigan-based production facility.

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